(Estonian Ministry of Environment/NGV Journal) … According to Minister of the Environment Erki Savisaar, the regulation should have a positive effect on the market for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, increase the
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by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Seventeen Republican state attorneys general on Friday announced a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for allowing California to set its own vehicle emissions standards.
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The International Council on Clean Transportation says the proposed zero-emission vehicle credit system, which allows manufacturers to use EV credits to offset emissions, would raise
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) In California, the Single Biggest Driver of Fuel Costs is the Price of a Barrel of Oil; LCFS is Successfully Opening the Market and Decarbonizing California’s Transportation
(Biofuels International) … In the Administration’s adjoining Summer Fuels Outlook, the forecast for the average price of petroleum and diesel is that the next few months will see prices reaching
by Paul Bennett, Chair (IEA Bioenergy/Biofuels Digest) … Little attention is paid to the global potential of bioenergy from sustainably sourced biomass – and wrongly so. Because without bioenergy, the urgent
by Anthony Hennen (The Center Square/The Bradford Era) The biofuel industry could dramatically reduce tailpipe emissions from cars and improve air quality, but the effects of the pandemic and government subsidies
by Erin Murphy (Sioux City Journal) …Differences over a hard line on when to send U.S. troops to Ukraine and over ethanol policy were among the few contrasts to emerge
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership) At the COP26 summit in Scotland in November 2021, the world’s leading climate scientists agreed that the #1 priority — the only measure to avert
by Abby Caplan (Argus Media) Refined products retailer Pilot Travel Centers fears a move to cut rail traffic by western US railroad Union Pacific (UP) will drive a shortage of diesel
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Key program will fund projects that help fight climate change and save Americans money on gas — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration today announced
(KIT) …Two Senate Ag Committee members recently urged the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Senators John Thune, of South Dakota, and Amy Klobuchar, of Minnesota, asked the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the British Government announced its Energy Security Strategy to create a ‘flow of energy that is affordable, clean and above all secure.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biofuture’s Gerard Ostheimer gave this presentation at ABLC 2022 in Washington, DC examining government-owned initiatives and campaigns to exchange knowledge and insights, build networks and partnerships

(U. S. Department of Energy) Ministerials Will Focus on Implementation Efforts to Achieve COP26 Commitments — The U.S. Department of Energy … announced Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the host city for the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the world of freight, how you look at the time-energy-emissions equation kinds depends on what you’re hauling. It’s the banana problem. Taking 20+ days to
by Anne C. Mulkern (E&E News Climatewire) California is expected this week to take a significant step toward its goal of phasing out gas-fueled vehicles. The California Air Resources Board is
(Solutions from the Land) … Unfortunately, he has ignored a widely available, less expensive source of clean transportation fuel – biofuels, like ethanol – that could help ease those prices and
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Standards to require fleet average of 49 mpg by 2026, save consumers money, and advance U.S. energy independence — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic
by Erin Somerville (ABC Goulburn Murray) A biodiesel producer says Australia is overlooking a product that could help with fuel security; Private companies have started shifting to biodiesel partly for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Perhaps it was the invasion on Ukraine, when we saw that regimes based in fossil-dollars could harm the world in ways not measured solely in
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Hydrogen electrolyzer designer and manufacturer Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc.’s fully owned subsidiary, Next Hydrogen Corp., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the New York State
(Diesel Technology Forum) While emerging technologies scale up, the newest generation of advanced diesel technology and renewable biodiesel fuels need to be embraced and take on more of a role
by Sara Counihan (NACS/Convenience.com/Convenience Matters podcast episode) In some regions, an EV emits more carbon than an internal combustion engine vehicle. — … John Eichberger leads the Fuels Institute, and the question
by Rajkamal Narayanan (Financial Express) Come March 16, and Japanese carmaker Toyota will launch a green hydrogen-based project in India, a step towards introducing an alternative fuel car, the Centre is
(Environmental Protection Agency) On March 3, 2022, EPA Administrator Regan signed a proposed rule that would set new, more stringent standards to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in
by AJ Taylor (KIOW) At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) hearing this morning, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pressed Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, about
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Pictures worth 1000 words show the prices on March 1 at a Sheetz in Virginia. Compare the E10 Regular to E15 Unleaded 88 and
by Alan Guebert (The Hawk Eye) … However, in an interview for an episode of the podcast “Corn Save America,” Jeremy Martin, the director of fuels policy at UCS (Union of
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The Biden administration is preparing to reinstate California’s authority to set auto emissions rules that are more stringent than federal standards, taking a major step toward
by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A U.S. Senate committee is expected to hold a hearing around the nation’s biofuel blending laws next week, as the Biden administration works to
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Europe is in danger of failing to meet the transport industry’s soaring demand for sustainable liquid fuels due to EU restrictions on biofuels, a new industry
(Bioenergy Insight) The EU has met the 10% target level for 2020 for the share of renewable energy in transport, according to Eurostat. The target includes liquid biofuels, biomethane and
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing community-engaged research that will address the
by Megan Lampinen (Automotive World) Allen Schaeffer suggests the delivery segment should be looking at the broader carbon footprint factor as opposed to strictly tailpipe emissions. … The future is eclectic,
(Diesel Technology Forum) A robust renewable fuels policy that recognizes today’s value and the future potential for expanded use of renewable fuels is no less important than writing a large
(Guide House Insights) Recommendations include mitigating risk to procure hydrogen infrastructure investment and developing policies for the hydrogen supply chain to scale demand — A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines emerging hydrogen
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global Platts) Ethanol group CEO calls out singular focus on EVs; Says ethanol ‘available now to jumpstart decarbonization’ — Emissions reductions benefits from electric vehicles are poised to
by Tom Whipple (Bloomberg) The U.S. trucking industry is set to be transformed by a handful of states adopting zero-emission vehicle requirements. Oregon, Washington , New York, New Jersey and
by María Paula Rubiano A. (Grist) New Jersey joins California, Oregon, and Washington in setting ambitious goals to electrify trucks by 2035. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
by Randal O’Toole (The Antiplanner) Rail advocates say we need to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on high-speed rail to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from flying. But there
by David Shepardson (Reuters) The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a reversal of a rule issued under then-U.S. President Donald Trump that sought to pre-empt California’s vehicle emissions regulations. The Department
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 issued a final rule setting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model year (MY) 2023-2026 passenger cars and light
by Ian Duncan (Washington Post) A Provision in the Budget Bill Would Reward Transportation Agencies for Bringing down Missions from Driving, while Penalizing Others — A measure in the House’s
(Diesel Technology Forum) Diesel is the primary power source for over 90 percent of the nation’s transit bus fleet because of its energy efficiency, reliability, durability and performance, as well
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The Office of Management and Budget revealed the administration’s key regulatory goals for 2022 on Friday under its Unified Agenda. The laundry list of action
by Bob Stanton (Government Fleet) … To paraphrase Mark Twain, “The presumptions of the death of the ICE are greatly exaggerated.” The ICE will be with us for decades to
(Diesel Technology Forum) … The President’s policy, which has a strong focus on electrification, should recognize the decarbonization potential from all fuels and strategies, particularly advanced renewable biobased diesel fuels. Missouri
by Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters/Times Drive) The billionaire entrepreneur is escalating criticism about the administration and Democrats for a proposal to give union-made, U.S.-built electric vehicles an additional $4,500 tax incentive. Tesla
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Whether COP26 is ultimately judged a success or failure, a number of notable outcomes for the aviation sector emerged that could accelerate momentum and encourage
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Investment, Climate smart agriculture. Incentives. Markets. These are words heard repeatedly at the opening sessions of the Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Global Biobased
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) LEADING FUELS-FOCUSED GROUPS SEE ALTERNATIVE FUELS AS KEY PLAYERS IN A NET-ZERO ENVIRONMENT. …
by Tik Root (Washington Post) … The International Energy Association (IEA) reports that transport emissions are still increasing and account for roughly
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is one component of the U.S.
by Jennifer Dlouhy (Bloomberg) EPA head Regan said final mandate to be ‘more aggressive’; Methane curbs for oil wells may
by Keith Laing (Bloomberg/Financial Post) President Joe Biden’s administration is targeting one of the tougher sources of climate-warming greenhouse gases with
by Brad Plumer and Hiroko Tabuchi (Wall Street Journal) Ford, G.M. and Mercedes agreed to work toward selling only zero-emissions vehicles
by Michael Bates (NGT News) … Late Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending bill that
(World Economic Forum) · A new study by the World Economic Forum presents a sectoral roadmap for India to accelerate
by Emille Giddings (Stabroek News) … We do not have to deforest. We have the Demerara lowlands, primed and ready and
(Clariant/EurActiv) Starting in the fourth quarter of this year, Clariant’s sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania, will ramp up
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) A recent report by RaboResearch says the European Union might need more traditional biofuels to
(U.S. Department of Energy/Clean Technica) 25 Research, Development, and Demonstration Projects Will Advance Electrification of Freight Trucks, Reduce Vehicle Emissions
by Ingrid Irigoyen, Taylor Goelz, Clarke Williams and Dana Rodriguez (Aspen Institute) … This unfortunate spotlight gives us an opportunity to
by By Rep. Randy Feenstra (Agri-Pulse) … As gasoline prices skyrocket and President Biden and congressional Democrats are increasingly compelled to
by Andy Smith (GreenAir Online) In April this year, as part of climate measures to reduce carbon emissions, French MPs voted to
by Jamie L. LaReau (Detroit Free Press) … Costs to drive an EV compared with a gasoline car are detailed in a report Anderson
(Office of Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04)) “These proposals aim to help consumers and taxpayers save money while also bolstering demand
by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) Ethanol sales will hit record highs in France this year and next, supported by strong
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the recent HydrogenConnect session, here’s your chance to check out the exclusive Digest
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producers Magazine) The implementation of a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) and expanded production and use of
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Surface Transportation Board on Sept. 20 announced its intent to renew the charter of
by David Shepardson (Reuters) A group of 21 state attorneys general, the District of Columbia, and several major U.S. cities urged
by Shuting Pomerleau and Ed Dolan (Niskanen Center) • Carbon pricing, either in the form of a carbon tax or
by Ronan Glon (AutoBlog) He argues banning the engine is not the solution — Toyota boss Akio Toyoda is one of the
by Ben Nuelle (Agri-Pulse) The key committee provisions in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package show that Democrats in Congress are
by John Eichberger and Kimberly Okafor (Fuels Institute and Trillium/Love’s respectively) As the world works to decarbonize the transportation energy
by Joshua D. Rhodes (The Conversation) … Relying more heavily on region-specific technologies … would require building more high-voltage transmission
(Keystone Policy Center) The Decarbonization Dialogue, led by Keystone Policy Center and Great Plains Institute, convened experts from different sectors
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) New York is one step closer to eliminating the sale of gasoline-fueled cars by
The State should consider requiring that beginning as early as model year 2024, any internal combustion engine light-duty vehicle (i.e.,
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) indicates in its Hydrogen Program
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) As part of its ‘Jet Zero’ strategy to ensure the aviation sector meets the national
by Jeff Barber (OPIS) After four years of the Trump administration’s often-chaotic approach to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), many in
(Emerging Markets Online) New study! Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, August 2021) focuses on low-carbon
by Walker Orenstein (MinnPost) Unlike the Clean Cars regulations — a controversial mandate from Gov. Tim Walz’s administration — the
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) … In its Hydrogen Program Plan, the DOE demonstrates support for the International
(Solutions from the Land) Earlier this month, the EPA published in the Federal Register a rule proposing its Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The Biden administration is considering applying higher fines to car makers who missed fuel
by James Herrera (Monterey News/MSN.com) … Of the $594,919 grant, $319,919 will be received by Monterey-Salinas Transit for the purchase of
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) PRIVATE HELP: Breakthrough Energy’s Catalyst program is planning to spend $1.5 billion over three years
(American Coalition for Ethanol/GrainNet) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement on the lack of
by Sean Szymkowski (Roadshow) The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, but once it reaches President Biden’s desk,
(WNAX) President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order that sets a goal to get to 50 percent of new vehicle sales
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is behind schedule in reviewing the Trump administration’s
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) President Biden on Aug. 5 signed an executive order that sets a target to
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today (August 5, 2021), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to set robust federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
“Even if half of new vehicles sold in 2030 are electric, four out of every five cars on the road
(Renewable Fuels Association) President Biden today announced a plan to greatly expand the production of clean cars and trucks, including a goal for
by Ben Foldy and Katy Stech Ferek (Wall Street Journal) General Motors, Ford and Stellantis executives with union leaders are
by Jessica Wehrman, Lindsey McPherson, and Joseph Morton (Roll Call) … The bill already includes language requiring a study on the
by Roger Harrabin (BBCNews) You can carry on flying, the government has told the British public, as it outlines its plan
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Where I come from, rubbish is used as a verb, meaning to denigrate, and there’s been
(European Council) As part of the European Green Deal, with the European Climate Law, the EU has set itself a binding
by Savannah Bertrand (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) U.S. direct subsidies to the fossil fuel industry are estimated at roughly $20.5 billion
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) … Because of existing agreements with countries like the United States, … a zero rate
(American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)) The Biden administration can soon undo the damage of President Trump’s clean
by Samy Adghirni, Ania Nussbaum, and Ewa Krukowska (Bloomberg) Several EU nations worried about idea at ministerial meeting; New carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As we continue with Gas Week, we’re providing you with 10 National Hydrogen Strategies between
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As we continue with Gas Week, we’re providing you with 10 National Hydrogen Strategies between
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Biofuels Digest) Dear President Biden, For someone who says competition is the key to American economic success,
(ePURE) The Commission’s proposal leaves room for biofuels such as renewable ethanol to help achieve Green Deal, but should better
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Favouring electrification while ignoring low-carbon liquid fuels will hinder the bloc’s efforts to decarbonise road transport,
by Josh Siegel (Washington Examiner’s Daily on Energy) Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stressed the importance of strict fuel economy standards to clean up
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) EPA and the Transportation Department soon will propose a rule boosting federal tailpipe standards
“Over the past few months, I’ve spoken to many of my colleagues here in Congress about the immediate impact that
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, is encouraging House and Senate leadership to include provisions to help
by Molly Beck and Rick Barrett (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) President Joe Biden moved his Wisconsin visit from a family farm in
by Kate Abnett (Reuters/U.S. News and World Report) European Union countries on Monday gave the final seal of approval to
by Taylor Hannon (School Transportation News) Despite the current craze for electric vehicles, research indicates biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel are
by Christine Stuart (NBC Connecticut) Transportation Climate Initiative proponents rallied outside the state Capitol Friday to encourage lawmakers to pass legislation that
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor participated in the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Rural Development
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Energy Agency just released “Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global
(National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) While welcoming federal support for domestic SAF on par with support for biodiesel and renewable diesel,
(Office of Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)) U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) led a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) EPA air officials said Tuesday they’re in the early stages of additional regulations related
by Dania Maxwell (Bloomberg News/Transport Topics) While electric vehicles and alternative fuels contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, their continued adoption
(Inside EPA) EPA Administrator Michael Regan says he is aiming for an “electric future” for road transportation, though he sees
by Alberto Nardelli and Josh Wingrove (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Group of Seven leaders are discussing ambitious plans to shift the balance of car
(NGVA Europe/NGV Journal) Together with 223 associations, companies and scientists, NGVA Europe have signed a joint letter to the European Commission:
by Jeena Cadigan (WBOY) With more companies coming out with electric cars, experts are predicting costly upgrades to towns and cities
(U.S. Department of Energy) The governments of Denmark, Norway, and the United States, along with the Global Maritime Forum and the
by Matthew Daly (Associated Press) Officials from California, New York and other states urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday to
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The budget includes proposed support for biofuels; biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased product manufacturing; renewable
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The European Commission is partnering with Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to finance climate technology
Ethanol Blog: Poor Rail Logistics Causing Slow Output at Ethanol Plants
by Mary Kennedy (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) detailed how poor rail service is having a negative impact on the entire ethanol industry in written testimony sent to